It will be a weekend to remember as motorcyclists gather in their thousands to hand out toys to children all over the UK.

The Reading Toy Run will take place on Sunday, December 10, with riders dressed as Father Christmas, elves and reindeer taking to the roads.

The event is a chance for bikers to collect gifts which are then distributed to Bernado's centres across the country, a worthy cause that earned Toy Run founder Ben Spiller a Pride of Reading Award.

The convoy has been riding every year for more than three decades, and families can watch the magic as the bikers ride along the route from Amec Foster Wheeler in Shinfield to High Close School in Wokingham from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Several roads will be closed along the route for the safety of the motorcyclists and so spectators can watch them whizz past.

These are: Whitley Wood Lane, Lower Earley Way between The Black Boy Roundabout and The Showcase cinema, the A329 Reading Road between the Showcase and Shute End, Rectory Road and Wiltshire Road to High Close School. These closures will affect traffic on adjacent roads too.

But that's not the end of things to do this weekend, there is so much more on offer.

Let the festivities start with a bang...

Firework display from Star Fireworks (Image: Get Reading)

When: 6pm to 8pm, Friday, December 8

Where: Churchend Primary School, Usk Road Tilehurst, Reading

The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) have organised a weekend for everyone to remember with this Christmas Firework Display.

Complete with Santa's grotto, a fun fair, food stalls, a bar and so much more.

Admission is £6.50 with children aged 12 and under pay £1.

Head to Pangbourne for the Christmas event of the season

When: 5pm onwards, Friday, December 8

Where: Throughout Pangbourne, West Berkshire

Pangbourne is hosting its annual Christmas shopping evening, with shops staying open until 8pm and offering their own exciting way to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

With a long list of businesses and restaurants getting involved, everyone is welcome.

Highlights of the evening will include Garlands Organic offering free soup to visitors, Pankhurst Cycles giving out mince pies and coffee to its customers and O3 Interiors once again running its lucky dip.